Ireland’s prime minister denied Trump a picture op at his Irish golf course, report states, and satisfied him in an airport lounge instead

Ireland’s prime minister, Leo Varadkar, met United States President Donald Trump at an airport lounge on Wednesday, reportedly after declining Trump’s long for the two leaders to meet at his Irish golf course.

Varadkar satisfied Trump at the VIP lounge at Shannon Airport in western Ireland following the president’s state visit to the UK.

The Irish Times reported in May, when the details of Trump’s see were being completed, that Trump was promoting the conference to be held at his course in the town of Doonbeg.

It stated Irish authorities were “hesitant” to satisfy there and rather promoted another area.

The choice implied Trump was unable to draw in as much media attention to his remain at Doonbeg, with reporters keen to see him fulfill the taoiseach, as the prime minister is called in Ireland.

Mentioning a White Home source, The Irish Times said Trump had actually thought about going to Scotland rather of Ireland.

Trump is remaining at the golf course, which he bought in 2014, during his two-day visit. Trump went to Normandy, France, for D-Day ceremony events on Thursday, but he is because of go back to Doonbeg on Thursday night.

“It will all work out extremely well, and likewise for you with your wall, your border,” he stated at a joint press conference with Varadkar. “I imply, we have a border circumstance in the United States, and you have one over here. But I hear it’s going to exercise very well.”

Trump signing a visitor book as Varadkar and first woman Melania Trump watch. Pool/Getty Images

Varadkar stated that the “main point” Ireland wishes to prevent is a border between the two countries.

He later on told press reporters that he did not anticipate Trump to have a deep understanding of the concern.

“He’s the president of America, and there are almost 200 nations on the planet, so I don’t believe it’s possible for him to have an extensive understanding of problems in every single nation, which is why this engagement is very important,” Varadkar said

“He is in favor of Brexit, as you understand, and we’re not,” Varadkar included. “But he comprehends that a major issue is the border between north and south, and he shares our goal to keep the border open as it is now, respecting the Excellent Friday Contract.”